Need help with MLA style? Come to Wednesday workshop

Sunday, February 12th, 2017

Stressed out because you don’t know MLA style for citations? Join us for a workshop, “Using MLA Format Effectively,” this Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m. in Stevens 209.

In this session, Kathy Heininge, associate professor of English, will cover the Modern Language Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in MLA style. MLA is commonly used in humanities courses such as English, literature and modern languages.

The workshop is sponsored by the Academic Resource Center. Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Honors lecture guest speaks on ‘Leadership and the Humanities’ March 9

Sunday, February 12th, 2017

The William Penn Honors Program invites you to hear Peter Iver Kaufman speak on “Leadership and the Humanities” on Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Kaufman is a professor at the University of Richmond in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies and professor emeritus at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill’s history and religious studies departments. He teaches a wide range of leadership courses.

The lecture is open to the public ,and admission is free. If you have any questions regarding the event, please email Jocelyn Stein at honors@georgefox.edu.

Caribbean menu featured tomorrow during dinner

Sunday, February 12th, 2017

February is Black History Month, and the Black Student Union has partnered with Bon Appetit to celebrate! The Bon will feature dishes inspired by different Black cultures every Tuesday during dinner (4:30-7:30 p.m.) for the month of February. Tomorrow (Tuesday) will highlight some Caribbean menu items!

Interested in learning more about what BSU does on campus? Contact Hannah Pettey at hpettey15@georgefox.edu for more info!

Artist Brian Gillis speaks at Art Talk tonight

Sunday, February 12th, 2017

Tonight (Monday), Brian Gillis will speak at Art Talk about his practice as a contemporary artist. He examines sociocultural issues as the consequent evidence of particular historic moments by exposing their genesis, conditions and outcomes.

His work uses a variety of production strategies and conceptual approaches. These often draw from specific sites and related institutions, and range from the production of objects and editions of multiples to site-specific installations and actions. Gillis is currently associate professor of art at the University of Oregon.

Join us from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.). Contact Annie Lunt (alunt13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Boston College professor speaks on Lewis and Tolkien this Friday

Sunday, February 12th, 2017

As part of the university’s 125th anniversary celebration, special guest Peter Kreeft, PhD, a professor of philosophy from Boston College, will speak in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 17. The title of his presentation is “Lewis & Tolkien: Christian Faith in a Postmodern World.”

Kreeft is the author of 75 books as well as a popular writer of Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. His books include Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Christianity for Modern Pagans and Fundamentals of the Faith. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Are you a writer? Come to The Write Way gathering Monday

Friday, February 10th, 2017

The Write Way will be resuming meetings for spring this Monday, Feb. 13. All writers, from novelists to bloggers, are welcome to come share their work and take part in discussion and critique.

Join us from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Stevens 207. Contact David Shelby (dshelby14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come swing dance in the FoxHole tonight

Friday, February 10th, 2017

Swing dancing will be held in the FoxHole tonight (Saturday) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The beginner lesson will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m. and a free dance from 7:30 p.m. on.

See you there!

Support fundraiser for Camp Attitude at today’s basketball games

Friday, February 10th, 2017

Going to today’s basketball games against Willamette? Support the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s fundraiser to raise money for Camp Attitude, a special-needs sports camp that houses kids with special needs and their families for a week.

S-AAC representatives will be at both the 4 p.m. women’s game and 6 p.m. men’s game selling old men’s and women’s basketball and soccer jerseys for $10 to $20. All proceeds will go toward Camp Attitude! Donations will also be welcome!

Questions? Contact Kelsea Meyers (kmeyers13@georgefox.edu).

Basketball teams host final doubleheader of season tomorrow

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

The men’s and women’s basketball teams are fighting for spots in the Northwest Conference tournaments. Each men’s and women’s team that wins the conference tournament gets an automatic bid into the national NCAA tournament.

Don’t miss Senior Night and our last regular-season home games of the year tomorrow in Miller Gymnasium. Go Bruins!

Saturday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. Willamette
Saturday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. Willamette

Calling all writers: Come to The Write Way meeting Monday

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

The Write Way will be resuming meetings for spring this Monday, Feb. 13. All writers, from novelists to bloggers, are welcome to come share their work and take part in discussion and critique.

Join us from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Stevens 207. Contact David Shelby (dshelby14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Monday LACI lecture: Is baseball still America’s ‘National Pastime’?

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

Join us for a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation this Monday, Feb. 13, when author Rob Neyer presents “Baseball: Still the National Pastime?” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Polls suggest that America’s erstwhile favorite sport is now far less popular than football, with basketball and perhaps even soccer gaining fast. But is there still something to be said for baseball as America’s (or maybe the Americas’) most meaningful sport? Come hear Neyer discuss this very topic.

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “The Future of the American Dream.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Jersey sale raises money for Camp Attitude

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is running a 48-hour fundraiser to raise money for Camp Attitude, a special-needs sports camp that houses kids with special needs and their families for a week.

S-AAC representatives will be at lunch and dinner today (Friday) in the Canyon Commons and at the basketball games Saturday selling old men’s and women’s basketball and soccer jerseys for $10 to $20. Saturday’s games against Willamette begin at 4 p.m. (women’s) and 6 p.m. (men’s).

All proceeds will go toward Camp Attitude! Donations will also be welcome! Questions? Contact Kelsea Meyers (kmeyers13@georgefox.edu).

Registration for i3 Challenge goes live tomorrow

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

Get ready for this year’s Industry Innovation Idea (i3) Challenge! Students, start putting your teams together – six students from any major – and mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 25, for the third annual i3 Challenge. The event, sponsored by the College of  Business, will take place from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Hoover Academic Building.

Registration goes live Saturday, Feb. 11, and will close Saturday, Feb. 18. Just click this link to register!

Students will spend the day working alongside an industry mentor and will create an innovative idea, competing for a $500 grand prize. If you have questions, reach out to Laurie Koehler at lkoehler@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit serves special menu items in honor of Black History Month

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

February is Black History Month, and the Black Student Union has partnered with Bon Appetit to celebrate! The Bon will feature dishes inspired by different Black cultures every Tuesday during dinner (4:30-7:30 p.m.) for the month of February. This Tuesday, Feb. 14, will highlight some Caribbean menu items!

Interested in learning more about what BSU does on campus? Contact Hannah Pettey at hpettey15@georgefox.edu for more info!

All welcome to Black Student Union meeting this Sunday

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

The Black Student Union is excited to be joined by Tai Harden-Moore at their club meeting this Sunday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the International House.

Tai, a new member of the George Fox family, will speak on racial injustice, with a discussion to follow. This event is open to all students, and we hope to see you there!

Contact Megan Wright (mwright14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Reminder: Phonathon is hiring!

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

Do you love George Fox and want to tell the world about it? Or at least tell alumni and parents? Do you have a customer service background and/or enjoy persuading others to action? Do you like free snacks, exciting games and prize giveaways? Then we’ve got the job for you!

Apply now to be a Phonathon student fundraiser. We’re currently hiring a few qualified students who are passionate about George Fox and can articulate that passion to strangers over the phone while persuasively convincing them to make a philanthropic gift.

Apply now via Handshake or contact Jeremy Doucette-Hardy directly (jdoucettehardy@georgefox.edu).

Please avoid parking in Hoover, Stevens lots today

Thursday, February 9th, 2017

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is welcoming hundreds of prospective students for the second week of Scholarship Competition. Please be courteous of our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens Center parking lots today (Friday).

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

Internationally acclaimed pianist plays concert in Bauman Feb. 16

Wednesday, February 8th, 2017

The music of Schubert, Schumann, Beethoven and Gershwin will fill Bauman Auditorium when Soheil Nasseri, an internationally renowned pianist, performs for the university’s 11th annual Bösendorfer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16.

All employees and students are entitled to one free ticket. Additional tickets are $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors and alumni, and $6 for students and children under 12. All tickets are reserved seating and are available at this link or at the University Box Office by calling 503-554-3844.

Nasseri has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Berlin’s Philharmonie and Konzerthaus, London’s Purcell Room at the Southbank Centre, Tokyo’s Musashino Center, Théâtre Fémina in Bordeaux, Florence’s Teatro Comunale, St. Petersburg’s Philharmonia, and Palermo, Italy’s Teatro Politeama.

He will perform four pieces: Schubert’s Sonata in A Minor, D 784, Schumann’s, Carnaval, Op. 9, Beethoven’s Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

To learn more about Nasseri and the concert series, visit this page.

Job and Internship Fair prep workshop is today at noon

Wednesday, February 8th, 2017

You know about the upcoming Job and Internship Fair, right? Get prepared to meet the 35-plus employers who will attend by coming to our Prep Workshop today (Thursday)!

This workshop, put on by the IDEA Center, will help you with networking tips, professional presentation, and how to create a multipurpose resume! Join us in Canyon Commons 103 today from noon to 12:50 p.m.

Contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All welcome to Circle of Peace Seminar Feb. 13

Wednesday, February 8th, 2017

The university community is invited to join the College of Christian Studies for its sixth annual Circle of Peace Seminar, “Building Bridges through Education,” on Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Our panel discussion will highlight practical ways in which diverse faith traditions are transforming our world through the power of education among religious, cultural and political divides. The seminar will include a panel of four speakers from Jewish, Buddhist, Christian and Muslim backgrounds, as well as a short question-and-answer time.

Chapel credit is available for this event.

Questions? Contact Taylor Staman at tstaman14@georgefox.edu.